Avg Teacher Salary
$88,736
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Maine · LEAID 2311520
RSU 03/MSAD 03
Estimated average teacher salary of $88,736, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for RSU 03/MSAD 03 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $88,736
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $18,553
- Per-pupil spending
- 1,056
- Students enrolled
- 22th
- Pct. in ME
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,553
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
1,056 students
Salary vs State Average 85.9%
14.1% below Maine average
What the Numbers Say About RSU 03/MSAD 03
RSU 03/MSAD 03 is a small school district in Maine, serving 1,056 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,553. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $88,736, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2311520 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Maine statewide average of $103,262, teacher pay in RSU 03/MSAD 03 runs materially below the state benchmark — a 14.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (7.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 22% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, RSU 03/MSAD 03 reports $19.6M in total expenditure against $22.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does RSU 03/MSAD 03 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Maine average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
RSU 03/MSAD 03 pays -27.9% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $18,553 vs $21,987
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$22.2M
Total Revenue
$19.6M
Total Expenditure
$6.2M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$4.6M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs
Other Maine Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in RSU 03/MSAD 03?
The estimated average teacher salary in RSU 03/MSAD 03 is $88,736 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does RSU 03/MSAD 03 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 pays 14.1% less than the Maine state average of $103,262. The district's estimated average is $88,736.
How does RSU 03/MSAD 03 teacher pay compare to the national average?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 pays 7.8% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $88,736.
What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 03/MSAD 03?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 spends approximately $18,553 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in RSU 03/MSAD 03?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 has 1,056 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of RSU 03/MSAD 03's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 32% of RSU 03/MSAD 03's total expenditure of $19.6M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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